What is Bacanora Spirit?
Bacanora is a Mexican spirit originating from the state of Sonora, made from Pacific agave, or Agave angustifolia Haw. It is similar to tequila and mezcal, but has unique characteristics that distinguish it from these spirits.
Bacanora has a smoky, earthy flavor, with notes of fruit and spices. It can be enjoyed neat or mixed into cocktails. In Mexico, it has become a very popular drink in recent years and has been granted a designation of origin, meaning that it can only be produced in certain regions and according to specific requirements to be labeled as Bacanora.
Production Process
The Bacanora production process begins with the harvesting of Pacific agave, which is cooked in underground ovens for several days to soften the plant and allow the sugars to be extracted. It is then crushed and fermented with water to produce a fermented mash, which is distilled twice in copper stills.